Oct 17, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Connor McDavid silences the crowd after scoring during the third period against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
Impressive Streaks and Road Success
Connor McDavid’s remarkable streaks in points and assists have captivated his teammates as the Edmonton Oilers show significant promise in their road performances.
Looking Ahead: Oilers vs. Rangers
This Sunday, McDavid aims to extend his current points and assists streak to 15 games, while the Oilers pursue their seventh consecutive road win against the New York Rangers.
Leading Scorer
Entering the matchup, McDavid has accumulated 37 points, significantly ahead of teammate Leon Draisaitl, who has scored nine of his 12 goals in the last nine games.
McDavid’s Hot Start
McDavid has tallied eight goals and 29 assists during this explosive start to the season. His most recent contribution was an assist on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ power-play goal during Saturday’s 4-0 victory over the New York Islanders, where goaltender Tristan Jarry faced only 18 shots.
Teammate Insights
“He just finds ways to get us momentum, even when things aren’t going well for us,” said Nugent-Hopkins, who scored twice in the same game. “It’s incredible to watch him, and I know he won’t slow down.”
Career Milestones
McDavid’s current point streak falls three games short of his longest season start, which was 17 games in the 2021-22 season. The previous season, he clinched both the Art Ross Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award.
Road Dominance
In the Oilers’ six road games this season, McDavid has contributed significantly, scoring five goals and providing 14 points. The Oilers are outscoring opponents 31-13 during this stretch and are on the verge of matching the franchise record for the strongest road start.
Rangers’ Challenges
The Rangers are looking to halt a three-game losing streak that has seen them concede 18 goals, struggling with a 1-4-1 record since their season-opening victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Line Changes for New York
New York has recently shuffled its forward lines in practice, moving Pavel Dorofeyev to the top line alongside Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafreniere in hopes of enhancing offensive productivity.
Coach’s Strategy
Head coach Mike Sullivan expressed the intent to help Dorofeyev find his best performance, stating, “We’re trying to create balance with our lineup and get the production we need.”
Potential Lineup Changes
New York also faces potential defensive adjustments with Sean Durzi and Braden Schneider missing practice due to an undisclosed injury and illness, respectively.
Head-to-Head Record
In their past 14 encounters, the Oilers have a strong 10-2-2 record against the Rangers, including a 6-1-0 mark in New York.
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